Despite the worldwide economic crisis southern Spain still remains an area where many people of all nationalities wish to live. It enjoys some of the best weather in Europe and represents a more relaxed way of life for thousands of migrants from the cooler industrialised north. Relocaters, down-sizers and investors have for some time been looking inland from the bustling resorts of the Mediterranean coast.
The Altiplano de Granada is a beautiful and only recently discovered part of Andalucia. It is only a one and a quarter hour drive from the coast and within easy reach of several international airports.
The cave house is the traditional type of dwelling to be found in and around the Altiplano. There are literally thousands of these unusual properties excavated into hillsides in this area. Most people could never imagine wanting to buy and live in a cave, but here are 5 great reasons why you may wish to do so.